GitHub Copilot holds a CSA STAR Level 2 certification, which is a cloud security certification that includes an independent third-party assessment against the Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Controls Matrix.
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CSA STAR Level 2 certification provides cloud-specific security assurance that is frequently referenced in enterprise cloud procurement policies and may satisfy cloud security requirements in data protection agreements and customer contracts.
Interpretive note: The page does not specify the assessment date, certifying body, or which Copilot services and cloud regions fall within the CSA STAR Level 2 scope.
Individual CSA STAR Level 2 badge removed but certification retained in consolidated section, reflecting change from individual badge display to unified compliance table.
View full change record →CSA STAR Level 2 certification changed from plain text reference to badge-displayed format.
View full change record →Enterprise customers deploying GitHub Copilot in cloud environments can reference the CSA STAR Level 2 certification as evidence of third-party assessed cloud security controls, supporting vendor risk management documentation.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CSA STAR Level 2 engages the Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), which maps to GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and other frameworks.
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CSA STAR Level 2 certification provides cloud-specific security assurance that is frequently referenced in enterprise cloud procurement policies and may satisfy cloud security requirements in data protection agreements and customer contracts.
Enterprise customers deploying GitHub Copilot in cloud environments can reference the CSA STAR Level 2 certification as evidence of third-party assessed cloud security controls, supporting vendor risk management documentation.
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